Culture Mangasouko in Akita Janessa Landry Mangasoko is one of the biggest locations for the most affordable products for any gamer, anime or manga lover. The Akita bra...
13 Culture Fall at Entsuin Garden Andrew Kehoe Entsuin Garden is a large beautiful zen garden and crafts museum adjacent to Zuigan-ji in Matsushima.
Food Sendai Lunch Passport Justin Velgus The Sendai Lunch Passport is a book sold at Sendai book stores for about 1000 yen. With it you can buy a reduced price (but n...
Activities Gozain: Sendai's Volunteer Guides Justin Velgus The GOZAIN Sendai Volunteer English Interpreter and Tour Guide Group provides free tours and interpretation services in Engli...
Transportation Akita Airport to Akita City Bonson Lam The definitive guide to Akita Airport transport options with inside tips to help you enjoy your stay in Akita
Culture Zuigan-ji Temple in Matsushima Andrew Kehoe Zuigan-ji is a Buddhist temple that was restored by Date Masumune. It is located in Matsushima which is considered to be 1 of...
Beauty & Spa Furofushi Onsen Justin Velgus Furofushi Onsen is a hot spring located in Fukaura Town, Aomori Prefecture. It is famous for being right at the edge of the S...
Accommodation Farmhouse stay in Sumita Jonathan Grogan Sample traditional farm life with a stay at a farmhouse in Sumita, Iwate.
Culture Panning for Gold in Sumita Jonathan Grogan Try your hand at panning for gold in Sumita's river beds or at the Folk History Information Center.
18 Culture JR Resort Shirakami Justin Velgus The Resort Shirakami is a luxury train line running from Akita to Aomori. The most scenic part of the travel is viewing the S...